Stratford town council
Stratford Town Council is the legislative body of Stratford, Connecticut. The ten-member council is elected every two years, with members elected by geographical district. The Town Council appoints one of its members to serve as Chairman. The Town Council sets policy through the enactment of ordinances and resolutions, which must be signed or vetoed by the Mayor.[1]
The 2008-2009 Town Council has 6 Republicans and 4 Democrats; its members are as follows:
- First District - Michael A. Julian (R)
- Second District - Alvin O'Neal (D)
- Third District - Gavin B. Forrester, III (D)
- Fourth District - Emma Brooks (D)
- Fifth District - John M. Dempsey (R)
- Sixth District - Amy J. Wanamaker (D)
- Seventh District - William A. Stroomer (R)
- Eighth District - Thomas W. Moore (R)
- Ninth District - Joseph A. Kubic
- Tenth District - Michael F. Henrick (R)
Michael Henrick currently serves as Council Chairman.[2]
Long standing issues
One of the oldest issues confronting the council has been the vacant American Shakespeare Theatre, which has been closed since the mid-1980s.[3]
References
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